Title: Brownlow, William Gannaway in Washington, D.C. to ChildsAuthor : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877Date Created: 1862-06-26Abstract: Discusses distribution and sale of his book and the Civil War, specifically plans he has heard regarding Union forces marching on East Tennessee.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: William Gannaway Brownlow Papers, 1836-1862Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001131add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Message to the Legislature on Lawlessness in NashvilleAuthor : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877Date Created: 1865-11-22Abstract: In this message, Brownlow asks the Tennessee state legislature to deal with the growing lawlessness in Nashville. He speaks of murders and robberies, blaming some of the trouble on saloons, gaming halls and other "dens of iniquity." He requests the legislature to take prompt and decisive action. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Governor William G. Brownlow Papers, 1865-1869Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001890add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: William G. Brownlow in Nashville to Mrs. Brownlow and familyAuthor : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877Date Created: 1863-07-13Abstract: Letter from William G. Brownlow to his wife and family giving war news. Mentions the recruitment of fifteen deserters from Gen. Braxton Bragg`s army. Reports that many rank and file Confederate soldiers have applied for amnesty. States that Andrew Johnson and he had telegraphed Gen. Wool asking for the arrest of Gen. William H. Carroll. Mentions an assassination attempt made upon Dr. Peters at Brownlow`s boarding house. States that "200 rebels came in last night, deserters from Bragg."Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: William G. Brownlow PapersContributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001799add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: William G. Brownlow in Knoxville, TN to General Joseph A. Cooper in Nashville, TNAuthor : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877Date Created: 1867-09-22Abstract: Governor Brownlow writes to General Joseph A. Cooper to bring all the infantry and cavalry troops that he can command to Nashville to protect the judges and clerks and enforce the franchise law, a measure requiring an oath of allegiance to the United States and very unpopular with former Confederates. Brownlow tells him to call on Major General George Thomas if he needs additional forces to keep the peace and enforce the law.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Governor William G. Brownlow Papers, 1865-1869Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001892add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: William G. Brownlow in Knoxville, TN to General Joseph A. Cooper in Nashville, TNAuthor : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877Date Created: 1867-07-25Abstract: Governor William Gannaway Brownlow answers Gen. Joseph A. Cooper`s request to send troops to Nashville. He informs the general that it will be impossible to send troops at present, stating that the forces are needed in East Tennessee after the murder of a black man in Knoxville and a request from the sheriff in Rogersville for troops to maintain order.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Governor William G. Brownlow Papers, 1865-1869Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001891add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Col. O.P. Temple in Knoxville, TN to Gov. W. G. Brownlow in Nashville, TNRecipient : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877Date Created: 1866-01-10Abstract: Writes to advise Brownlow on the dissatisfied mood of the people in Anderson, Scott, Morgan, and Campbell counties in regard to nonelected, appointed judges. Advises Brownlow to hold elections for the positions. Says that Judge Young believes that were an election held, he could win. Mentions Colonel John Whitson`s law suit against Colonel Cummings, John Jarnigan and others. Also says that "Captain Wainwright has turned over Sneed`s house to you." Mentions General Stoneman and Mr. Caldwell.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: William G. Brownlow PapersContributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001801add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Oath to United States by William G. BrownlowSigner : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877Date Created: 1862-06-16Abstract: An oath of alligience to the United States sworn by William G. Brownlow on June 16, 1863 notarized by Horace H. Hanson. Is listed on the reverse of document as "Special Agent."Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: William G. Brownlow PapersContributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001572add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Oath of Allegiance of William Gannaway BrownlowSigner : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877Date Created: 1867-06-20Abstract: William G. Brownlow signed an oath of allegiance to the United States upon his candidacy for Governor in 1867. In the oath, he swears that he has never born arms against the United States, nor assisted in the rebellion against it, nor held any civil or military office within the Confederate government. It was filed in Knox County on July 16, 1867 as a "Candidate`s Oath."Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Governor William G. Brownlow Papers, 1865-1869Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001897add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Letter from W.H. Stilwell to Gov. BrownlowRecipient : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1848-1902Date Created: 1870-04-18Abstract: Letter frmo W.H. Stilwell in Humboldt, Tennessee to Gov. W. Brownlow in which Stilwell discusses recent election where states that the former Confederates did not vote for anyone "suspected of Unionism" and Black voters were induced to vote the way the former Confederates wished. Also discusses the Klu Klux Klan when he states that "negroes" are being shot, whipped, and driven off by the Klanm and complains that even visiting Northern Republicans must feign sympathy with the former Confederates. States that were a person to write and complain, as he has done, the result would be fatal, but he trusts Brownlow and expresses hope for Congressional action for protection. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: William G. Brownlow PapersContributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001796add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: William H. Fogg in New York, NY to Gen. John Eaton in Nashville, TNAuthor : William H. FoggRecipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906Date Created: 1868-03-03Abstract: Asks Eaton`s opinion on the bonds issued by Tennessee as an investment. Observing that a large debt has been incurred by the state for the building of railroads. Criticism of Andrew Johnson.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: John Eaton Correspondence, 1865-1905Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001102add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Rebel Claim No. 184Complainant : William H. HensonDate Created: 1868-06-27Abstract: This is an approved claim filed by Hardeman County, Tennessee, citizens after the Civil War for damages caused by the Confederate Army. The document includes an inventory of the damages. The Confederate Army is referred to in the document as the Rebel Army. The Civil War is identified as the Rebellion. The claim had to include witnesses who could vouch that the claimant had never given "aid, comfort, countenance, or encouragement" to the rebellion. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Rebel ClaimsContributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003566add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: I am dying, Egypt, dyingLyricist : William Haines Lytle, 1826-1863Date Created: 1866Abstract: General W.H. Lytle, a famous soldier who wrote the popular poem "Anthony and Cleopatra," served in the Union Army during the American Civil War and was killed in the Battle of Chickamauga. In 1864, a year after his death, W. Maynard set his poem to music and it became immensely popular. Included in a bound volume of sheet music belonging to Tennessee resident, Miss Nora Gardner. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music VolumesContributing Institution: Center for Popular MusicURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002639add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Letter to Dorothy Dix - Elizabeth Meriwether - from her FatherAuthor : William MeriwetherDate Created: 1863-05-24Abstract: Correspondence letters are mainly between Dorothy Dix (Elizabeth Meriwether) and her family members and friends; much is divulged about her professional life in general. This letter was written to Elizabeth Meriwether from her father as he readies himself to join the Civil War forces and leaves his child ...in the tender care of your most devoted mother.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Dorothy DixContributing Institution: Austin Peay State UniversityURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002491add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: State convention and delegates election results for District 9 of Stewart County, TennesseeSigner : William P. DawsonDate Created: 1861-02-09Abstract: The vote was 46-1 for a convention; 4 candidates are on the ballot: Cave Johnson - 19, G. A. Henry - 26, N. Brandon - 21, Clay Roberts - 26. Page 2 has a list of the men who voted.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: County RecordsContributing Institution: Stewart County ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002782add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Rebel Claim No. 32Applicant : William Porch MayDate Created: 1868-05-12Abstract: Rebel Claims form filed by Tennessee citizens after the end of the Civil War. If approved, they received compensation for supplies taken by armies during the war.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Rebel ClaimsContributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003542add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Rebel Claim No. 187Applicant : William S. CarsonDate Created: 1868-05-03Abstract: Rebel Claims form filed by Tennessee citizens after the end of the Civil War. If approved, they received compensation for supplies taken during the war.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Rebel ClaimsContributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003538add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: The Drummer Boy of ShilohComposer : William Shakespeare Hays, 1837-1907Date Created: 1865Abstract: A ballad that was written and composed by Will S. Hays for Miss Annie Cannon that tells of the death of a drummer boy at the Battle of Shiloh. The cover has a sketch of a mournful group of soldiers with the drummer boy.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Civil War in Tennessee Sheet Music CollectionContributing Institution: Center for Popular MusicURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001488add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: William S. Rosecrans in Stephenson, AL to Andrew Johnson in Nashville, TNAuthor : William Starke Rosecrans, 1819-1898Date Created: 1863-08-27Abstract: Major General William S. Rosecrans writes to Military Governor Andrew Johnson of Tennessee about presidential orders to build the North Western Railroad. He details the military personnel available to help with the project, including engineers, troops and Colonel Thompson`s 1st and 2nd Reg`t Colored Troops. Rosecrans further explains that Col. Innes, Military Supervisor of Railroads, is to detail the number of engineers and furnish the "rolling shock" to complete the task.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001878add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Discharge for James DavisCreator : William W. MosierDate Created: 1865-06-05Abstract: Discharge certificate for James Davis who served 3 years in the Tennessee Cavalry Volunteers from July 1st, 1862-June 5, 1865. Papers signed by Captain William W. Mosier.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Pearson and Davis Families. Manuscripts, 1839-1887Contributing Institution: Archives of the City of KingsportURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000820add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Twin Flowers PolkaComposer : Wm (William) HerzDate Created: 1866Abstract: This polka was dedicated to "Misses Bettie and Lottie Behrens," and is included in a bound volume of sheet music that once belonged to Miss Nora Gardner, a Tennessee resident.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music VolumesContributing Institution: Center for Popular MusicURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002649add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Up With the FlagComposer : Wm. B. HarrellDate Created: 1863Abstract: This piece was copyrighted "in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Confederate States of America, for the Eastern District of Virginia" and was composed for the "Fourth N.C. Troops." A rallying battle song for the Confederate troops, it is included in a bound volume of sheet music once owned by Miss Nora Gardner, a Tennessee resident. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music VolumesContributing Institution: Center for Popular MusicURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002648add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Rebel Claim No. 176Applicant : Wyly B. EdingtonDate Created: 1868-06-28Abstract: Claims filed by Benton County, Tennessee, citizens after the Civil War for damages caused by the Confederate Army. The document includes an inventory of the damages. The Confederate Army is referred to in the document as the Rebel Army. The Civil War is identified as the Rebellion. The claim had to include witnesses who could vouch that the claimant had never given "aid, comfort, countenance, or encouragement" to the rebellion.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Benton County Court RecordsContributing Institution: Benton County ArchiveURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000996add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Amenesty Oath for J.C. RamseyCreator : United States of AmericaDate Created: 1865-11-10Abstract: This is an amnesty oath taken by J.C. Ramsey following the Civil War pardoning him "for all offences by him committed, arising from participation, direct or implied, in the said rebellion..." Andrew Johnoson was President of the United States at the time the oath was administered.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: James Gettys McGready Ramsey Papers, 1790-1912Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001303add to bookbag | view long format in new window